Perseus beheads Medousa with a sickle-shaped sword. The Gorgon is depicted as a beautiful winged woman, asleep, with her head resting on her hand. There is no sign of her monstrous nature. The hero wears the winged boots and cap of Hermes. Beside him stands the goddess Athene in support. She wears the snake-trimmed aigis cloak and holds a spear.